Experienced Buyer

5 months ago

Blackpool, United Kingdom Cheaper Online Ltd Full time

**About us**

We are a family run business based in Blackpool, Lancashire. From humble beginnings in a small lockup garage 17 years ago we now operate from ~50,000 sq ft of warehouse space with accompanying offices. We aim to sell products we think our customers will love, at an affordable price with fast, efficient delivery. We aim to follow the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, (meaning continuous improvement) - we're always seeking to improve in everything we do.

We're always looking for dynamic people to join our team, and grow with us. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

**A litte bit about us**:
We are an ecommerce business based in Blackpool specialising in seasonal items such as garden furniture, Christmas trees, lights and decorations. Now in our 17th year, and following a strong recent growth we are looking for an experienced buyer to join our team.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Reporting to the company director you will be responsible for purchasing the right products at the right time across a range of suppliers in the UK and abroad.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Full end to end product management for seasonal and year round categories
- Analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of products to meet demand
- Regular review of performance indicators; sales, profitability, rate of sale
- Reacting to changes in demand, logistics, pricing strategy & stock exiting
- Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best terms and pricing for products.
- Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and exiting poor performers
- Liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed: Marketing & Design, Sales Channels, and our own Warehouse
- Attending required trade fairs, in the UK and overseas, to select and assemble new collections of products
- Awareness and understanding of QA compliance
- Continued competitor awareness and analysis
- Evaluating customer feedback to ensure product fit for purpose

**Key Skills and experience**
- Experience of planning and executing buying trips to the far east would be beneficial, Multiple far east trips including Canton Fair experience preferred
- Experience with product safety certification such as CE & UKCA would likewise be beneficial
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management
- Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing from suppliers
- Ability to analyze market trends and make informed purchasing decisions
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
- Familiarity with logistics and transportation processes to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Understanding of calculating landed costs for products purchased from abroad
- Excellent Excel skill’s including formulas & VLookup
- You should be prepared to travel to the far east at least once per year.

If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for negotiating the best deals, we encourage you to apply.

**How to apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blackpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Buying: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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